Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Bockmann KK 3018/27
The Bateson 48LT is 63cm (2ft) longer inside and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bockmann KK 3018/27 is 11cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 63cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 264kg more.
- Internal width: the Bockmann KK 3018/27 is 11cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Bockmann KK 3018/27 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 1886kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 2970mm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1820mm |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked (overrun) |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Bockmann KK 3018/27. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 48LT if...
- you want one that is 63cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 264kg more
Bateson's largest standard livestock trailer, described by the maker as suited to 4x4s and larger tow vehicles. It gives farmers more capacity than the smaller 60LT-class trailers in the same range.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the KK 3018/27 if...
- you want one that is 11cm wider inside
An insulated, temperature-controlled box trailer for moving chilled or frozen goods, used by caterers, market traders and small food businesses. Its own cooling unit lets it hold a set temperature independent of the tow vehicle.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Bockmann KK 3018/27?
The Bateson 48LT is 63cm (2ft) longer inside and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bockmann KK 3018/27 is 11cm wider inside. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Bockmann KK 3018/27 is a refrigerated box trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Bockmann KK 3018/27?
The Bateson 48LT, by 264kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Bockmann KK 3018/27 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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